For those of us who work in the golf industry and at a golf course, have you ever stopped to truly consider what product we are selling to our customers? Today's guest knows what he is giving to his customers and it is much more than just hitting a white ball around in a field of grass. Today we get to spend time with the 2026 PGA of America Bill Strausbaugh award winner and Director of Golf at The Golf Club of Purchase in New York, he is very passionate and driven Carl Alexander.
In our time together with Carl we will discuss:
Being either a settler or an explorer, a giver or a taker and how Carl's parents conditioned him for a life of adventure, but also a life focused on giving back to others.
Getting to the top will never be a straight ascent. There will be setbacks, failures or moments we can't understand. Carl will share what he has learned about how to handle the doors that don't open to us.
There is a perception of what the life of a golf professional is like and then there is of course the reality. Carl takes us behind the curtain to talk about the unseen challenges and also rewards of being a PGA golf professional.
People are naturally drawn to others who they find to be interesting. When it comes to being around successful and wealthy people, Carl talks to us about how to be prepared for these conversations, and how to be interesting to others, which matters because we can only talk about the weather for so long.
Time management is an area of life few ever master. Listen as Carl shares about the time management realization he had and how is has freed up so many areas of his life ever since.
And finally, it has taken 86 episodes for a guest to use a certain word when handing down advice to the next generation. Carl doesn't just encourage his own staff to grow in a certain area. He also takes them out into the world to practice the art of seeing and understanding other people. stick around to the very end of the episode as you will want to hear about this unique approach.
To connect with Chandler:
Follow on Instagram @theinwardninepodcast
Email: podcast@archive22.com
Music Credits:
Opening: 'Who Are You' by The Who
Interlude: 'Old Friends' by Ben Rector
Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector
